What is facial neuralgia
Facial neuralgia is an uncommon condition that causes occasional sharp, shooting pains in one side of the face. Almost all cases involve a problem with the trigeminal nerve, the main sensory nerve of the face. A twinge may feel like an electric shock or a burn that lasts for a fraction of a second and causes residual pain for a few minutes. The condition can usually be managed with medications, though surgery may be needed when painful twinges are frequent and debilitating.
